The Go! Team's live shows are really hit or miss in terms of quality, and how well the band keeps up with the backing tracks...but if Ninja's having a good night, they can be great.

Snow Patrol's really solid live...much better than their not-so-raucous on record sound would lead you to believe.

And while you are making plans, if you got shut out on Black Rebel Motorcycle Club tickets at Webster Hall this coming Saturday night, not to fret...perhaps the freshest part of that bill, The Morning After Girls, are playing a second set at Midnight around the corner at R&R (tickets here):